Medical Marvels: Woman becomes living donor for cousin

Sunday, August 21, 2016
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Eyewitness News is taking you inside New York-Presbyterian for a look at some extraordinary stories that we call Medical Marvels. It's WABC's Emmy-nominated digital series exclusive to abc7NY.

Lou Auriemma and his cousin Gina Vintalore have always shared a family bond. Now they share a liver.
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When Lou needed a life-saving transplant, Gina didn't hesitate to become his living donor.

NewYork-Presbyterian is the only hospital in the U.S. performing the minimally invasive technique Gina underwent.
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